
Overview
Background
Professor Janda is a NHMRC Leadership Fellow (2025-29), and serves UQ as the Director, Centre for Health Services Research, and Professor in Behavioural Science at the Faculty of Faculty of Health, Medicine & Behavioural Sciences.Professor Janda leads the NHMRC Centre for Reserch Excellence in Skin Imaging and Precision Diagnosis (2021-2025) and the NHMRC funded Synergy Roadmap Towards Melanoma Screening (2022-2026). She trained as a health psychologist and is a behavioural scientist with a research background in cancer prevention and quality of life research. Prof Janda has strong clinical collaborations, and a passion for consumer-centered digital interventions that make self-management of health-related issues easier for people. Her work focuses on applied health and clinical research problems, making a difference to cancer prevention, early detection and treatment outcomes.
Previousely, until 2017, she led the Health Determinants and Health Systems Theme at The Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation (IHBI), Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Before her NHMRC Leadership Fellowship, research was funded through an NHMRC Translating Research into Precatice Fewllowhip (2018-2020), NHMRC Career Development Fellowship Level II (2013-2017), NHMRC Career development fellowship I (2009-12) and NHMRC early career fellowship (2004-8). She was a research fellow for the Melanoma Screening trial with the Cancer Council Queensland before joining QUT in 2006.
Availability
- Professor Monika Janda is:
- Available for supervision
- Media expert
Fields of research
Research interests
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Melanoma prevention and early detection
My research aims to improve the prevention and early detection of melanoma
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Quality of Life research
My quality of life research focuses on interventions that can help people with cancer to improve their wellbeing
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Mobile and digital technology
I am interested to learn how people can use mobile and digital technology to improve their health behaviours
Research impacts
Professor Janda has three main research interests i) prevention and early detection of cancer (in particular melanoma); ii) improving clinical and supportive care for cancer patients (in particular gynaecological cancers), as well as iii) innovative methods of health services delivery and digital interventions. During the past 5 years, she has a strong research focus on improving the early detection of melanoma using digital and telehealth methods such as mobile teledermoscopy and enhanced skin self-examination. In her cancer work she contributed essentially to the LACE trial which changed the current standard treatment for early stage endometrial cancer worldwide. She has supervised 24 postgraduate students to completion.
Her research in the field of behavioural oncology has made exceptional contributions to science and impacted how preventive and clinical care is delivered through:
Behavioural and clinical trials: Developed new digital and behavioural interventions, and supported innovation in the delivery of medical interventions. Tested the impact of interventions on behavioural, health and cost outcomes in individually or cluster randomised trials. These trials resulted in changes to prevention, treatment and supportive care, and resulted in improved quality of life for many patients. In addition, they were cost-effective and resulted in savings for either people themselves or the healthcare system.
Quality of life and psychosocial outcomes assessment tools: Developed internationally used quality of life assessment tools and tested their reliability and validity. Used classical psychometric and item response-theory methods, and developed questionnaires suitable for adaptive testing. Such questionnaires will reduce the burden on respondents when completing them, and save time and costs.
Policy and Practice impact: Research has informed more than 30 clinical practice guidelines globally, and more than 20 international policy documents, resulting in changes to preventive and clinical practice. Research is referenced by special collections produced by Cochran, The US Surgeon General, and NICE, besides many others. Work influenced four position statements endorsed by Medical Colleges and/or Cancer Agencies. Has resulted in skin cancer prevention targets for Queensland.
Privately Monika is passionate about cycling and increasing urban space for cycling, and has founded and co-leads a sustainability initiative in her local suburb.
Works
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2025
Journal Article
Incidence and patterns of newly developed pigmented lesions in adults at high risk for melanoma
Wolber, Anna K., Jayasinghe, Dilki, Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Janda, Monika, Soyer, H. Peter and Kittler, Harald (2025). Incidence and patterns of newly developed pigmented lesions in adults at high risk for melanoma. British Journal of Dermatology, 192 (4) ljae467, 751-753. doi: 10.1093/bjd/ljae467
2025
Journal Article
Participant recruitment and retention in randomised controlled trials of melanoma surveillance: A scoping review
Ackermann, Deonna M., Bracken, Karen, Hersch, Jolyn K., Janda, Monika, Turner, Robin M. and Bell, Katy J.L. (2025). Participant recruitment and retention in randomised controlled trials of melanoma surveillance: A scoping review. Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 44 101461, 101461-44. doi: 10.1016/j.conctc.2025.101461
2025
Other Outputs
Privacy in imaging for dermatology research: a case study of the Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis
Caffery, Liam, Sullivan, Ryan P., McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Craig, Lawn, Mendis, Roshni, Janda, Monika, Halpern, Allan C. and Soyer, H. Peter (2025). Privacy in imaging for dermatology research: a case study of the Australian Centre of Excellence in Melanoma Imaging and Diagnosis. Brisbane, QLD, Australia: The University of Queensland.
2025
Journal Article
Managing unwanted customer experiences: Decision deferral in the healthcare journey
Kerr, Gayle, Weeks, Clinton S., Janda, Monika, Obemair, Andreas, Weaver, Edward, Page, Katie, Armfield, Nigel, Kurz, Suzanne and Yazdani, Anusch (2025). Managing unwanted customer experiences: Decision deferral in the healthcare journey. Journal of Marketing Communications, 1-20. doi: 10.1080/13527266.2025.2470352
2025
Journal Article
Combining automated lesion risk and change assessment improves melanoma detection: a retrospective accuracy study
Rutjes, Chantal, Mothershaw, Adam, D’Alessandro, Brian M., Primiero, Clare A., McInerney-Leo, Aideen, Soyer, H. Peter, Janda, Monika and Betz-Stablein, Brigid (2025). Combining automated lesion risk and change assessment improves melanoma detection: a retrospective accuracy study. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 145 (3), 703-706.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2024.07.027
2025
Journal Article
What are patients’ perceptions and attitudes regarding the use of artificial intelligence in skin cancer screening and diagnosis? narrative review
Kuppanda, Preksha Machaiya, Janda, Monika, Soyer, H. Peter and Caffery, Liam J. (2025). What are patients’ perceptions and attitudes regarding the use of artificial intelligence in skin cancer screening and diagnosis? narrative review. Journal of Investigative Dermatology. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2025.01.013
2025
Journal Article
Baseline Characteristics of Frailty and Disease Stage in Older People Living With CKD
Logan, Benignus, Pascoe, Elaine M., Viecelli, Andrea K., Johnson, David W., Comans, Tracy, Hawley, Carmel M., Hickey, Laura E., Janda, Monika, Jaure, Allison, Kalaw, Emarene, Kiriwandeniya, Charani, Matsuyama, Misa, Mihala, Gabor, Nguyen, Kim-Huong, Pole, Jason D., Polkinghorne, Kevan R., Pond, Constance, Raj, Rajesh, Reidlinger, Donna M., Scholes-Robertson, Nicole, Valks, Andrea, Wong, Germaine, Hubbard, Ruth E. and on behalf of The GOAL Trial Investigators (2025). Baseline Characteristics of Frailty and Disease Stage in Older People Living With CKD. Kidney International Reports, 10 (1), 120-133. doi: 10.1016/j.ekir.2024.10.009
2024
Conference Publication
What are patients’ perceptions and attitudes regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence in skin cancer screening and diagnosis?
Kuppanda, Preksha Machaiya, Janda, Monika and Caffery, Liam J. (2024). What are patients’ perceptions and attitudes regarding the use of Artificial Intelligence in skin cancer screening and diagnosis?. 13th Health Services Research Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia, 4-6 December 2024.
2024
Journal Article
Mild symptoms matter: results from a prospective, longitudinal study on the relationship between symptoms, lymphedema and health-related outcomes post-gynecological cancer
Plinsinga, Melanie L., Rye, Sheree, Jones, Tamara, Vagenas, Dimitrios, Ward, Leigh, Janda, Monika, Obermair, Andreas and Hayes, Sandra C. (2024). Mild symptoms matter: results from a prospective, longitudinal study on the relationship between symptoms, lymphedema and health-related outcomes post-gynecological cancer. Gynecologic Oncology, 191, 158-164. doi: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.10.011
2024
Journal Article
How do geriatricians practise comprehensive geriatric assessment in the outpatient setting: an analysis of geriatricians’ letters and a comparison to the Medicare benefits schedule requirement
Fox, Sarah T., Demichelis, Olivia, Pond, Constance Dimity, Janda, Monika and Hubbard, Ruth E. (2024). How do geriatricians practise comprehensive geriatric assessment in the outpatient setting: an analysis of geriatricians’ letters and a comparison to the Medicare benefits schedule requirement. Internal Medicine Journal, 54 (12), 1990-2008. doi: 10.1111/imj.16535
2024
Conference Publication
Development of an endometrial cancer survivorship checklist: Umbrella review and expert input
Spence, Rosa, Turner, Jemma, DaSilva, William, Driscoll, Elizabeth, Preston, Marta, Tran, Krystel, Lui, Nicla, Yeoh, Hui-Ling, Kaur, Dayajyot, Alsop, Kathryn, Hayes, Sandi, Janda, Monika and DiSipio, Tracey (2024). Development of an endometrial cancer survivorship checklist: Umbrella review and expert input. COSA's 51st Annual Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 13 - 15 November 2024. Richmond, VIC Australia: John Wiley & Sons.
2024
Journal Article
Systematic review of nevus counting and reporting methodologies in contemporary studies of the general population
Jayasinghe, Dilki, Naranpanawa, Nathasha, Ashley, Daniel Paul, Ingvar, Åsa, Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Soyer, H. Peter and Janda, Monika (2024). Systematic review of nevus counting and reporting methodologies in contemporary studies of the general population. Dermatology Practical and Conceptual, 14 (4) e2024223. doi: 10.5826/dpc.1404a223
2024
Journal Article
Participant Motivators and Expectations in the MEL-SELF Randomized Clinical Trial of Patient-Led Surveillance for Recurrent Melanoma: Content Analysis of Survey Responses
Ackermann, Deonna, Hersch, Jolyn, Jordan, Dana, Clinton-Gray, Emily, Bracken, Karen, Janda, Monika, Turner, Robin and Bell, Katy (2024). Participant Motivators and Expectations in the MEL-SELF Randomized Clinical Trial of Patient-Led Surveillance for Recurrent Melanoma: Content Analysis of Survey Responses. JMIR Dermatology, 7 e58136, e58136. doi: 10.2196/58136
2024
Journal Article
Psychosocial wellbeing in people with melanoma in-situ: a systematic review
Zheng, Lejie, Susanto, Alyssa Kathleen, Soyer, H. Peter, Janda, Monika and Catapan, Soraia de Camargo (2024). Psychosocial wellbeing in people with melanoma in-situ: a systematic review. Melanoma Research, 35 (1) 10.1097/CMR.0000000000001007, 11-23. doi: 10.1097/cmr.0000000000001007
2024
Journal Article
Development and validation of a total body photo‐numeric freckling density scale
Susinna, Mirko, Mothershaw, Adam, Ghahari, Nima, Kahler, Sam, Primiero, Clare, Dillon, Harpal, Fischer, Catherine, Janda, Monika, Soyer, H. Peter and Betz‐Stablein, Brigid (2024). Development and validation of a total body photo‐numeric freckling density scale. Skin Research and Technology, 30 (10) e70081, 1-4. doi: 10.1111/srt.70081
2024
Conference Publication
The ECHO-R Exercise Trial For Recurrent Ovarian Cancer: Robust Evidence In An Understudied Population
Spence, Rosalind R., Janda, Monika, Eakin, Elizabeth, Shannon, Catherine, Goh, Jeffrey, Beesley, Vanessa, Vagenas, Dimitrios, Webb, Penelope, Coward, Jermaine, Collins, Louisa G., O'Neill, Helene, Williams, Merran, Rye, Sheree, Melissa, Newton, Gildea, Gabrielle, Plinsinga, Melanie, Sandler, Carolina, Jones, Tamara, Baniahmadi, Sara, Nascimento, Marcelo, Nicklin, James, Garret, Andrea, Obermair, Andreas and Hayes, Sandra C. (2024). The ECHO-R Exercise Trial For Recurrent Ovarian Cancer: Robust Evidence In An Understudied Population. American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting 2024, Boston, MA United States, 28 - 31 May 2024. Philadelphia, PA United States: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. doi: 10.1249/01.mss.0001060808.73204.e6
2024
Conference Publication
EV430/#358 Benefit-harm trade-off for groin node dissection versus groin ultrasound monitoring to reduce the risk of surgery-related morbidity in vulvar cancer – a decision-tree analysis
Obermair, Andreas, West, Zoe, Baxter, Eva, Condous, George, Hacker, Neville, Lord, Sally, Mccarthy, Sandie, Janda, Monika, Tuffaha, Haitham, Hayes, Sandi, Disipio, Tracey, Mellon, Anne, Gebski, Val, Mcnally, Orla and Martin, Andrew (2024). EV430/#358 Benefit-harm trade-off for groin node dissection versus groin ultrasound monitoring to reduce the risk of surgery-related morbidity in vulvar cancer – a decision-tree analysis. IGCS 2024 Annual Meeting, Dublin, Ireland, 16-18 October 2024. London, United Kingdom: BMJ Group. doi: 10.1136/ijgc-2024-igcs.551
2024
Journal Article
Estimation of Body Mass Index (BMI) from 3D total body photography
Kahler, Sam, Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Lee, Fabian, Torrano, Joachim, Janda, Monika, Primiero, Clare, Soyer, H Peter and Jayasinghe, Dilki (2024). Estimation of Body Mass Index (BMI) from 3D total body photography. The Journal of investigative dermatology, 145 (4), 972-975.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2024.06.1294
2024
Conference Publication
Nevus counting and reporting methodologies in general population studies: A systematic review
Ashley, Daniel, Jayasinghe, Dilki, Naranpanawa, Nathasha, Ashley, Daniel, Ingvar, Åsa, Betz-Stablein, Brigid, Soyer, Peter and Janda, Monika (2024). Nevus counting and reporting methodologies in general population studies: A systematic review. American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting 2024, San Diego, CA United States, 8 - 12 March 2024. Philadelphia, PA United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.jaad.2024.07.1049
2024
Journal Article
Skin 2.0: How Cutaneous Digital Twins Could Reshape Dermatology
Primiero, Clare A., Janda, Monika and Soyer, H. Peter (2024). Skin 2.0: How Cutaneous Digital Twins Could Reshape Dermatology. Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 145 (1), 18-21. doi: 10.1016/j.jid.2024.07.011
Funding
Current funding
Supervision
Availability
- Professor Monika Janda is:
- Available for supervision
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Available projects
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Prevention of cervical cancer
Did you know that cervical cancer is one of the most avoidable cancers in the world? Despite this fact, many women, especially in developing countries still die from this disease. Come and work with our team to make cervical cancer history.
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Quality of life and wellbeing of women after gynaecological cancer treatment
Gynaecological cancers affect many women in Australia. Our team works on better and kinder treatments, as well as supportive care interventions. Come and work with us to make women's health care experience an even better one.
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Digital and mobile health technology
Digital and mobile technology can assit people to improve their health outcomes. Are you interested to investigate why people use mobile devices to imporve their health, how they use them and how they need to be designed and co-designed with the endusers so that maximal behavioural impact is achieved?
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Melanoma prevention and early detection
Come and work with us on many exciting projects within the Centre of Research Excellence. Whether you are a health professional, data manager, engineer or imaging analyst, social media specialist, or statistician, we have data and projects that will excite you.
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Implementing 3D imaging for nationwide risk-based melanoma screening
Develop AI-driven 3D imaging for nationwide melanoma screening, exploring participation factors and primary prevention in public health, epidemiology, or implementation science.
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Quality of life and wellbeing of women after gynaecological cancer treatment
Gynaecological cancers affect many women in Australia. Our team works on better and kinder treatments, as well as supportive care interventions. Come and work with us to make women's health care experience an even better one.
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Digital and mobile health technology
Digital and mobile technology can assit people to improve their health outcomes. Are you interested to investigate why people use mobile devices to imporve their health, how they use them and how they need to be designed and co-designed with the endusers so that maximal behavioural impact is achieved?
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Melanoma prevention and early detection
Come and work with us on many exciting projects within the Centre of Research Excellence. Whether you are a health professional, data manager, engineer or imaging analyst, social media specialist, or statistician, we have data and projects that will excite you.
Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
In efforts to promote skin cancer awareness, can a Digital Automatic Sunscreen Dispenser with an SMS messaging component effectively change skin protection behaviour?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Janet McColl-Kennedy, Professor Peter Soyer
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Doctor Philosophy
What is the role of information technology systems in melanoma early detection?
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Liam Caffery
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Doctor Philosophy
Using 3D total body imaging to study the spatial distribution of naevi and melanoma
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer, Dr Shakes Chandra
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Doctor Philosophy
Behavioural science approach to melanoma early detection
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer
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Doctor Philosophy
Impact of 3D Imaging on Quality of Life in Melanoma
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer, Dr Soraia De Camargo Catapan
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Doctor Philosophy
Diet quality and composition in Australian women with endometrial cancer
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Andreas Obermair
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Doctor Philosophy
Process evaluation of the electronic Frailty Index for Acute Hospital (eFI-AH) implementation and co-design of consumer frailty resources.
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Adrienne Young, Dr Natasha Reid, Dr Kristiana Ludlow
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Doctor Philosophy
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: How does it work and what are the key active ingredients?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ruth Hubbard
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Doctor Philosophy
Automated Detection and Classification of Suspicious Naevi in Dermoscopy Images Through Artificial Intelligence
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer, Dr Shakes Chandra
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Doctor Philosophy
Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment: How does it work and what are the key active ingredients?
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Ruth Hubbard
Completed supervision
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Health perspectives of South Asian immigrant women regarding screening for cervical cancer
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Associate Professor Judith Dean
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2023
Doctor Philosophy
Statistical Modelling of the Natural History and Spatial Distribution of Naevi using 3D Total-Body Photography
Principal Advisor
Other advisors: Professor Peter Soyer
Media
Enquiries
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- cancer early detection
- cancer prevention
- melanoma
- quality of life
- skin cancer
- sun protection
- sunscreen
- supportive care cancer treatment
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